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Category Archives: Breast Augmentation

Try Your Breasts on Pre-Surgery with Vectra 3D Imaging

What will your breasts look like after breast augmentation? You don’t have to wait to find out. Long before that first incision, you can see your new breasts with Vectra 3D Imaging. Try on implant shapes and sizes to discover the perfect breasts for your body. What Can Vectra 3D Imaging Do for Me? Preparing for plastic surgery can leave…

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Breast Augmentation With Lift vs. Without (Updated 2023)

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Dr. Lewis is often asked, “Will breast augmentation fix my saggy breasts?” Many patients with a bit of breast sagging hope that breast implants will “take up the slack” and leave their breasts both full and perky. The question of whether to lift or not with your implants is a good one; unfortunately there is no one simple answer to…

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What Happens To Your Breast Implants As You Age?

Woman (model) comparing types of breast implants at a doctor's office.

You may feel apprehensive about how your breast implants might age or change as time goes by. In most cases, you likely won’t experience any drastic changes; breast implants are designed to last 10 years or more. However, it’s a good idea to know what to expect as your implants age so you don’t worry needlessly. In this post, we…

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4 Things To Consider When Choosing Breast Implants

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What’s the first thing that comes to mind if you’re considering breast augmentation? For most women, it’s choosing the size of breast implants. At our Richmond, VA, plastic surgery practice, we use the MENTOR® Volume Sizing System to help patients select the implant volume that best meets their desired results. But size is only one of the factors that breast…

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4 Breast Augmentation Recovery Tips

Women considering breast augmentation at our Richmond, VA, practice have questions about the size and type of breast implants they should get and whether they should have implants placed above or below their chest muscles. But what many patients are most concerned about is the recovery following surgery. What surprises many of my breast augmentation patients is that the recovery…

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Can You Breastfeed With Breast Implants?

Women with breast implants or considering breast augmentation at our Richmond, VA, plastic surgery practice often ask if having implants interferes with breastfeeding an infant. In general, breast implants don’t pose a risk to a woman’s ability to breastfeed. Still, you should consider a few factors if you already have implants or are planning breast enhancement surgery. First, it’s important…

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How Breast Implants Help With Uneven Breasts

Facial symmetry is thought to be one of the universal hallmarks of attractiveness. It’s also true for women’s breasts, but the fact is asymmetrical breasts are quite common. Usually, though, the unevenness is minimal and doesn’t cause concern. When the difference in size, shape, or position of the breasts is noticeable, it can make a woman self-conscious. One solution is…

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Breast Augmentation

Women thinking about getting breast implants often consider their decision for months, even years, before scheduling their first breast augmentation consultation with a plastic surgeon. At my Richmond, VA, practice, breast augmentation patients are clearly knowledgeable about the procedure but still have many questions. Even before you schedule a consultation, however, there are questions you should ask yourself. It’s important…

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How Long Do Breast Implants Last?

As breast augmentation grows increasingly popular, many women want to know how long their breast implants will last. The answer to this question depends on a few variables. As we often tell our breast augmentation patients here in Richmond, VA, there’s no strict lifespan for breast implants. Every surgery is unique, and no two patients are the same. The longevity…

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